LEMmings- the reRUN. Once again over the cliff. (Page 2)

2008-02-02 8:46 PM

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The challenge rules are that you can count them, since you asked up front. I said yes. Therefore you calculated your goal WITH elliptical miles.

That said, if you choose to revise how you set your goal, I'm ok with that, too.

This issue comes up every month, btw. For example: If someone does swimming, do kickboard drills count? My answer is this --> If you calculate your goal WITH kickboard drills included, then they count. If you calculate it withOUT them, then they don't.

BTW, some people define running as RUNNING ONLY. (No walking.) Others define it as running, walking AND jogging. So while they are all on "run teams," there is variation in how people are achieving their goals.

In fact, there are several people on "run teams" who are ONLY doing elliptical time/miles, and are not running at all. They stated that up front, and used that information to formulate their goals.

Dee

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2008-02-02 9:01 PM

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Thanks for letting me use the elliptical miles. I may have to increase my goal for the month. Hope that isn't too much of a hassle.

2008-02-02 9:12 PM

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jeff417 - 2008-02-02 10:01 PM

Thanks for letting me use the elliptical miles. I may have to increase my goal for the month. Hope that isn't too much of a hassle.

Not at all. You can increase your goal anytime during the month. Just let your team captain know, and then go into the spreadsheet and up it.

(Decreases are a no-no though.)

As I said - a lot of people are doing elliptical miles/times. So you're definitely not "alone." LOL

Oh, I should add that it's up to the challenge organizer(s) to set the rules. Since I'm running this challenge, that's how I've defined them. During another month, someone else may define it differently. That's why it's good to ask up front - as you did - as to what's considered "acceptable."

Dee

Edited by D001 2008-02-02 9:15 PM

2008-02-03 1:00 AM

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runnerx - 2008-02-02 8:08 PM

Hey all -
Guess I was named team captain. So, I guess I'm going to have get on your butts to get out there and run and update the spreadsheet.

Now, what's the story about "LEMings"?

I'm trying to be consistent this year and run 100 mi each of the 12 months. January was 100.5, so I cut that one close. I've been fighting off some injuries issues so I've been struggling with my long runs. I'm hoping this challenge will help me keep my focus.

Walt (0 miles so far for the month...ooops)

LEMmings was the January Team. "Loving Every Mile aka L.E.M."

They did very well, so there have been suggestions of returning to LEM for this month's team name. For example, someone suggested ""LEMmings - the reRUN."

I kind of like this one:
"LEMmings - the reRUN. Over the cliff again."

Then again, I'm not even on your team, so I don't get a vote. LOL

Hm, and since I'm not on your team.... How about: "LEMons" ???

(That ought to get you guys all stirred up. LOL)

Edited by D001 2008-02-03 1:01 AM

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2008-02-03 3:57 AM

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LEMons eh... We're juicy? We taste good with fish?? Flying fish??

I've updated my ticker for the new month! Love3hearts and a football. Still no kms yet. () because of the weather. I did time on the trainer today instead.

lrunfit

2008-02-03 4:48 AM

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I am planning on counting elliptical milessince that is what I do to keep in shape for running during the winter - I will still run as well and try to meet my 100 miles goal for the run without the ellpitical. So I will only count them if I need them - make sense?

Team name --- we need one. L.E.M.ings the rerun is my vote.

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2008-02-03 8:33 AM

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light_sabe_r - 2008-02-03 1:57 AM

LEMons eh... We're juicy? We taste good with fish?? Flying fish??

I've updated my ticker for the new month! Love3hearts and a football. Still no kms yet. () because of the weather. I did time on the trainer today instead.

Hmm... LEMons... That extra oh je ne sais quois which makes bland boring food into a symphony for the taste buds.

2008-02-03 10:18 AM

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light_sabe_r - 2008-02-03 4:57 AM

LEMons eh... We're juicy? We taste good with fish?? Flying fish??

I've updated my ticker for the new month! Love3hearts and a football. Still no kms yet. () because of the weather. I did time on the trainer today instead.

Well, yes. LEMons would be good with Flying Fish. Or with Talking Tilapias.

But this month, the swimming team is calling themselves "Swimming Rocks." So I don't know that LEMons would improve their flavor a whole lot. LOL

Edited by D001 2008-02-03 10:28 AM

2008-02-03 10:27 AM

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lrunfit - 2008-02-03 5:48 AM

Team name --- we need one. L.E.M.ings the rerun is my vote.

OK, so your 100 mile run goal may incorporate elliptical work. That's fine!

I like having this kind of flexibility in the challenges. For example, one month, someone was running but developed PF. If we'd had a "run only" rule, she would have had to withdraw from the challenge. But she was OK on the elliptical, so she was able to STAY in the challenge, and reach her goal. (Much better than withdrawing, and heading off to the couch with a bag of potato chips! LOL)

Dee

2008-02-03 10:32 AM

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bhoover10001 - 2008-02-03 9:33 AM

light_sabe_r - 2008-02-03 1:57 AM

LEMons eh... We're juicy? We taste good with fish?? Flying fish??

I've updated my ticker for the new month! Love3hearts and a football. Still no kms yet. () because of the weather. I did time on the trainer today instead.

Hmm... LEMons... That extra oh je ne sais quois which makes bland boring food into a symphony for the taste buds.

GO TEAM LEMons!

Just trying to be helpful. Sort of. LOL

- Dee

2008-02-03 11:55 AM

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I've added a "Track your progress" box to all of the spreadsheets! You do NOT need to do anything. It will update automatically. (In other words, do not update it!)

It takes "today's date" from the computer, and calculates the percentage of the month that has passed so far. This will help you see if you're on track towards hitting your goal.

For example, today is Feb 3rd. So the month is 10% completed. All of this shows up in the "peach colored box" on your team spreadsheet.

- Dee

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2008-02-03 1:02 PM

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D001 - 2008-02-03 11:55 AM I've added a "Track your progress" box to all of the spreadsheets! You do NOT need to do anything. It will update automatically. (In other words, do not update it!) It takes "today's date" from the computer, and calculates the percentage of the month that has passed so far. This will help you see if you're on track towards hitting your goal. For example, today is Feb 3rd. So the month is 10% completed. All of this shows up in the "peach colored box" on your team spreadsheet.

- Dee

But we still have to enter our miles right? And by Sunday night?

I use the elliptical to prevent injury - I am also a fitness instructor and last week for example - I taught so many strength classes that I could not run because my hamstring was so sore so I used the ellipitcal.

2008-02-03 1:06 PM

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lrunfit - 2008-02-03 2:02 PM
But we still have to enter our miles right? And by Sunday night?

From the Challenge Announcement:

For reporting, the weeks will run as follows:
Feb 1 - 9
Feb 10 - 16
Feb 17 - 23
Feb 24 - 29
Please note: The week will end on Saturday. This will allow me to compile the results on Sunday.

Thanks!

Dee

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2008-02-03 1:08 PM

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Sorry DEE - I was too lazy to look

2008-02-03 1:23 PM

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lrunfit - 2008-02-03 2:02 PM

- Dee

But we still have to enter our miles right? And by Sunday night?

The "Track your progress" box is just so people know where they stand - in comparison to how much of the month is over.

For example, if the month is 10% over:
- if you're at 12%, you're ahead.
- if you're at 7%, you're falling behind.

I saw that some of the teams last month were adding this info to their spreadsheets. So I went ahead and added it to all of them, so people could see more easily where they stand.

And yes, you still need to enter your miles/hours. Some things, I just haven't found a way to automate. LOL

Dee

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jeff417

2008-02-03 3:46 PM

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Subject: RE: Feb Run team 1

Actually got some road miles in today. My only wish is that I was a natural born runner. 20.5 down for the month (4.5 run and 16 elliptical).

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2008-02-03 4:23 PM

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This rain is great but not so good if I want to run. >_< 4.93km down this morning.

HAVE to make it to run class this afternoon. Should log another 5km from that.

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2008-02-03 8:51 PM

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Well, I'm going to say 12 today, for a total of 17 so far. The big mileage is this week, and then it's taper time (FINALLY).

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2008-02-04 4:50 AM

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9.08km in total in one day (two run sessions!) I'm so proud!

2008-02-04 5:22 AM

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Thanks! Looking forward to it!

lrunfit - 2008-02-02 7:34 AM Welcome to our team

2008-02-04 5:23 AM

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What training program are you using?

bhoover10001 - 2008-02-03 8:51 PM Well, I'm going to say 12 today, for a total of 17 so far. The big mileage is this week, and then it's taper time (FINALLY).

2008-02-04 5:27 AM

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Great! I think I'm actually starting to commit to this marathon. Ha!

bhoover10001 - 2008-02-02 8:09 AM

Welcome to the Lemmings. We don't have any fat people on this team.... only Athenas and Clysdales

There are at least a couple of us getting ready for spring marathons, so I think you're on the right team. Last month, we were the hard core running team.

2008-02-04 5:30 AM

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We're in Rugby. It's a wonderful little place -- eclectic. A few marathon runners, lots of farmers, and lots of professionals. Neat place to be. Where is your family?

lastcall2003 - 2008-02-02 9:38 AM

Hi Danielle,

Where are you from in North Dakota? I was born in Bismark and have lots of relatives in the Land of Snow and Ice